About Us

The EDP Group leadership team brings together deep expertise across education, strategy, and regional growth in Asia. With decades of combined experience, the team offers a unique blend of academic insight, commercial acumen, and hands-on leadership in the international education sector.

Our People

  • Stephanie Hobler

    FOUNDER & CEO

    As the founder and CEO of EDP Group, Stephanie brings deep expertise across the APAC region, spanning teacher training, professional learning, and strategic consulting. Having led growth for global education companies in Asia, she now speaks as a thought leader at education conferences throughout the region. It is Stephanie's goal to inspire more women to become education leaders.

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  • James Thomas

    ADVISOR

    James brings a strategic edge to business growth, with extensive experience in sales, strategy, and market expansion within the international education sector. With deep regional expertise across Asia, he has helped education organisations scale through digital learning, strategic partnerships, and innovative go-to-market approaches. James is the founder of Digital Education Partnerships Indonesia (DEPI).

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  • Joanne Robinson

    ADVISOR

    Joanne Robinson (BA, MA, PGCE, FCCT) is an expert on teacher training and professional learning. As Director of International Programmes at Tes, where she led the global delivery of the iPGCE and authored a successful MA in Education with Pedagogy, Joanne has worked with thousands of teachers worldwide, championing research-informed practice to drive transformative teaching and learning.

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